Plastics Extrusion Set up Operator Lenni PA - 2nd shift in Lenni, Pennsylvania at Westlake Plastics Co

Extrusion Operator - Setup Operations (2nd Shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm) Lenni, PA

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks as we celebrate 75 years of success.

Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K.

Extrusion machine operator – Setup operator duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Clean and setup single screw extruders

· Maintain setup and accurate in-process records

· Record running conditions and process change

· Assure material is being manufactured to the required specification

· Take care of tooling and equipment during the setup of an extruder

· Monitor cut off sheets and shop orders that are running and being setup

· Confirm correct type and amount of resin is entered into each job

· Maintain housekeeping in extrusion area

· Maintain all safety requirements

· Demonstrated mechanical ability

· Proper use of hand and power tools

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Valid Driver’s License

· Job experience (>2 years) in a manufacturing setting or graduation from a technical training school in a mechanical application

· Knowledge in the safe operation of the following equipment: horizontal lathes of all sizes, portable resurfacing machines and drill presses

· Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Plastics extrusion: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lenni, PA 19052 (Required)